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IV.

JLG

f)

V.

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and

context.

the case

not an

in

JD 183 (that the JLG shall be an organ for liaison

not an organ of power) should be read

That JD 183 ended with a comma (this is not

in the English text) implied that JLG was

organ of power only in that it played no role

in the administration of Hong Kong or the HKSAR and

had no supervisory role over that administration.

Major issues straddling 1997 and anything that

affected a smooth transition should be discussed in

JLG which had the power to reach binding If no agreement could be reached in the

matter should be referred to the two

Governments for resolution through consultation.

the

agreements.

JLG

the

Legislative Council

g)

Leg Co was only an advisory body to the Governor.

h)

The

Leg Co

the

i)

committee system should be consistent with

provisions of the Basic Law and should not

disrupt the executive-led system.

Leg Co members elected in 1995 could only ride the

through train if they had been elected in strict

accordance with BL provisions.

VI.

Hong Kong Affairs Advisers

j)

Hong Kong Affairs Advisers would be appointed in personal capacities in batches and in different They would not form a committee and no

office would be established.

their

stages.